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Jim Gorzelany - Automotive Intelligentsia - ForbesJim Gorzelany's stories. Automotive Intelligentsia: I write about how to maximize your automotive investment and more.Copyright 2015 Forbes LLChttp://1.gravatar.com/avatar/bc7cb1931e0423fb427ab4c14b284b43?s=400&amp;d=http%3A%2F%2F1.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2Fad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536%3Fs%3D400&amp;r=Ghttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/07/28/essential-new-car-features-to-keep-seniors-driving-longer/
Essential New-Car Features To Keep Seniors Driving LongerA recent study suggests that seniors' mental and physical health suffer once they stop driving. Here's a look at a dozen features that can help keep them safely behind the wheel.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/55b7a251e4b0dee0682056c2Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:52:00 -04002015-07-28T11:52:00-04:00A recent study suggests that seniors' mental and physical health suffer once they stop driving. Here's a look at a dozen features that can help keep them safely behind the wheel.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/07/23/buicks-new-touchy-feely-test-drive/
Inside Buick's New 'Touchy-Feely' Test DriveThe automaker is employing yoga, meditation, motivation, and aromatherapy – along with a full day's car loan – to help move the metal.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/55b1374de4b0dee068203fb3Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:24:00 -04002015-07-23T15:24:00-04:00The automaker is employing yoga, meditation, motivation, and aromatherapy – along with a full day's car loan – to help move the metal.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/07/20/whats-fueling-motorists-road-rage/
What's Fueling Motorists' Road RageSurvey finds New Yorkers are the most rage-filled drivers in America.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/55ad32afe4b0dee068202b52Mon, 20 Jul 2015 13:58:00 -04002015-07-20T13:58:00-04:00Survey finds New Yorkers are the most rage-filled drivers in America.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/07/16/lexus-hoverboard-is-more-than-smoke-its-really-steam-and-mirrors-really/
Lexus' Hoverboard Is More Than Smoke (It's Really Steam) And MirrorsVideoOur inner skeptic is still telling us to proceed with caution here, but a just-released video from luxury automaker Lexus would seem to indicate that the "Back to the Future" inspired hoverboard we sneak peeked last month is indeed real. Well, sort of... The You Tube clip, which can be viewed below, [...]Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/55a7e58ee4b0dee068201bb6Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:36:00 -04002015-07-16T13:36:00-04:00VideoOur inner skeptic is still telling us to proceed with caution here, but a just-released video from luxury automaker Lexus would seem to indicate that the "Back to the Future" inspired hoverboard we sneak peeked last month is indeed real. Well, sort of... The You Tube clip, which can be viewed below, [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/07/15/why-self-driving-cars-will-raise-your-taxes/
Why Self-Driving Cars Will Raise Your TaxesYou might be able to sit back and enjoy the ride, but you probably won't like the higher taxes and fees that will result from a prevalence of self-driving cars.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/55a671f0e4b0dee0682014ddWed, 15 Jul 2015 11:06:00 -04002015-07-15T11:06:00-04:00You might be able to sit back and enjoy the ride, but you probably won't like the higher taxes and fees that will result from a prevalence of self-driving cars.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/07/14/best-deals-in-gasoline-credit-cards/
Best Deals In Gasoline Credit CardsChoosing the right credit card can help consumers save money at the pump – and everywhere else.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/55a548f0e4b0dee068201033Tue, 14 Jul 2015 13:49:00 -04002015-07-14T13:49:00-04:00Choosing the right credit card can help consumers save money at the pump – and everywhere else.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/07/10/sizzling-new-car-lease-deals-under-200month/
Sizzling New-Car Lease Deals Under $200/MonthWe found a worthy assortment of midsize and compact cars, crossovers and even a couple of sporty cars leasing for rock bottom prices as low as $99/month with down payments under $2,000.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/559fe03ce4b0dee0681ffe71Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:26:00 -04002015-07-10T12:26:00-04:00We found a worthy assortment of midsize and compact cars, crossovers and even a couple of sporty cars leasing for rock bottom prices as low as $99/month with down payments under $2,000.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/07/08/car-buyers-going-deeper-and-longer-into-debt/
Car Buyers Going Longer And Deeper In DebtLoans as long as seven years are gaining popularity as sticker prices – and loan payments – continue to soar. Is there a bubble looming large on the horizon?Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/559d45f0e4b0dee0681ff09eWed, 8 Jul 2015 11:58:00 -04002015-07-08T11:58:00-04:00Loans as long as seven years are gaining popularity as sticker prices – and loan payments – continue to soar. Is there a bubble looming large on the horizon?http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/07/03/honda-hr-v-road-test-back-to-basics-blockbuster/
Honda HR-V Road Test: Back To Basics BlockbusterLike Doctor Who’s TARDIS time machine, Honda’s new subcompact crossover SUV is bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/5596c1fee4b0dee0681fd9e8Fri, 3 Jul 2015 13:30:00 -04002015-07-03T13:30:00-04:00Like Doctor Who’s TARDIS time machine, Honda’s new subcompact crossover SUV is bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/07/02/where-american-and-german-and-asian-car-brands-rule-the-roads/
Where American (And German And Asian) Car Brands Rule The RoadsThose living in the nation's Heartland favor American-branded cars, while those living on either coast tend to prefer models from import makes, according to a recent study.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/559560c5e4b0dee0681fd529Thu, 2 Jul 2015 12:15:00 -04002015-07-02T12:15:00-04:00Those living in the nation's Heartland favor American-branded cars, while those living on either coast tend to prefer models from import makes, according to a recent study.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/06/29/u-s-cities-with-the-most-stolen-cars/
U.S. Cities With The Most Stolen CarsBetter have an alarm installed and make sure your car insurance is up to date if you live within proximity of the Golden Gate Bridge.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/55916eefe4b01f0c1d93cfdfMon, 29 Jun 2015 12:33:00 -04002015-06-29T12:33:00-04:00Better have an alarm installed and make sure your car insurance is up to date if you live within proximity of the Golden Gate Bridge.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/06/25/one-third-of-motorists-believe-mpg-ratings-are-wrong/
One Third Of Motorists Believe MPG Ratings Are WrongIs it the cars or the drivers that are missing the mark?Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/558c35ece4b01f0c1d93bc4cThu, 25 Jun 2015 13:19:00 -04002015-06-25T13:19:00-04:00Is it the cars or the drivers that are missing the mark?http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/06/24/lexus-says-its-developing-marty-mcflys-hoverboard-really/
Lexus Says It's Developing Marty McFly's Hoverboard. Really?Usually we get press releases like these on April 1.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/558ad561e4b01f0c1d93b4bdWed, 24 Jun 2015 12:18:00 -04002015-06-24T12:18:00-04:00Usually we get press releases like these on April 1.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/06/22/the-coolest-collectible-convertibles-for-summer-fun-and-long-term-investment/
The Coolest Collectible Convertibles For Hot Summer Fun (And Long-Term Investment)On a warm day with a cloudless sky above and an open road ahead, chasing the sun to the horizon in an open-top car is a truly singular automotive experience.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/558864a5e4b01f0c1d93a843Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:53:00 -04002015-06-22T15:53:00-04:00On a warm day with a cloudless sky above and an open road ahead, chasing the sun to the horizon in an open-top car is a truly singular automotive experience.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/06/18/best-deals-biggest-cash-back-new-car-rebates/
Best Deals: Biggest Cash-Back New-Car RebatesA good deal may be hard to find in today’s booming new-car market, but we’ve unearthed cash-back rebates as rich as $5,000.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/558310b9e4b01f0c1d93969cThu, 18 Jun 2015 14:55:00 -04002015-06-18T14:55:00-04:00A good deal may be hard to find in today’s booming new-car market, but we’ve unearthed cash-back rebates as rich as $5,000.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/06/16/kia-sedona-test-drive-keeping-minivan-hopes-alive/
Kia Sedona Test Drive: Keeping Minivan Hopes AliveOkay, so we’re not reporting on our experiences behind the wheel of some drool-worthy low-slung sports car that’s capable of braking speed laws on six continents. We drove a minivan for a week – that’s right people, they still make them – and not only lived to tell the tale, [...]Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/5580748ee4b01f0c1d938716Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:24:00 -04002015-06-16T15:24:00-04:00Okay, so we’re not reporting on our experiences behind the wheel of some drool-worthy low-slung sports car that’s capable of braking speed laws on six continents. We drove a minivan for a week – that’s right people, they still make them – and not only lived to tell the tale, [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/06/12/auto-headlamps-found-to-be-dangerously-dim/
Auto Headlamps Found To Be Dangerously DimIt seems today’s car and truck headlamps are failing at their basic task, namely illuminating poorly lit nighttime roads.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/557afc6ce4b01f0c1d937396Fri, 12 Jun 2015 11:48:00 -04002015-06-12T11:48:00-04:00It seems today’s car and truck headlamps are failing at their basic task, namely illuminating poorly lit nighttime roads.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/06/11/upscale-and-affordable-top-used-luxury-cars-under-25000/
Upscale And Affordable: Top Used Luxury Cars Under $25,000Here's how to own a posh luxury car for less than the cost of a mainstream sedan.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/5579c8a6e4b01f0c1d936e49Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:52:00 -04002015-06-11T13:52:00-04:00Here's how to own a posh luxury car for less than the cost of a mainstream sedan.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/06/08/new-car-theft-target-hybrid-car-batteries/
New Car-Theft Target: Hybrid Car BatteriesCrooks, always on the lookout for new ways to illegally make a buck, are beginning to target hybrid-car batteries. According to ABC-TV affiliate KGO-TV in San Francisco (via Technology Tell), battery packs, particularly those from the industry-leading Toyota Prius, are becoming hot items among car-component thieves these days. Having debuted for [...]Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/5575e5b4e4b01f0c1d935920Mon, 8 Jun 2015 15:03:00 -04002015-06-08T15:03:00-04:00Crooks, always on the lookout for new ways to illegally make a buck, are beginning to target hybrid-car batteries. According to ABC-TV affiliate KGO-TV in San Francisco (via Technology Tell), battery packs, particularly those from the industry-leading Toyota Prius, are becoming hot items among car-component thieves these days. Having debuted for [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/06/04/the-hottest-new-trucks-and-suvs-for-2016/
The Hottest New Trucks And SUVs For 2016Pickups are popular again, with two models seeing major makeovers for 2016, and several new and redesigned crossover wagons – including a new model from Tesla – adding flair and fun to what are among the most practical rides on the road.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/557080cce4b01f0c1d93464aThu, 4 Jun 2015 13:00:00 -04002015-06-04T13:00:00-04:00Pickups are popular again, with two models seeing major makeovers for 2016, and several new and redesigned crossover wagons – including a new model from Tesla – adding flair and fun to what are among the most practical rides on the road.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/05/28/the-hottest-new-cars-for-2016/
The Hottest New Cars For 2016Here's a look at the most engaging new and redesigned sedans, coupes and convertibles coming to dealer's showrooms for the 2016 model yearJim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/55672ec3e4b01f0c1d931a4bThu, 28 May 2015 11:12:00 -04002015-05-28T11:12:00-04:00Here's a look at the most engaging new and redesigned sedans, coupes and convertibles coming to dealer's showrooms for the 2016 model yearhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/05/26/high-profile-auto-recalls-going-unheeded/
High-Profile Auto Recalls Still Going UnheededIf auto safety is such a priority among new-car buyers, why are so many consumers ignoring critical safety-related recalls?Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/5564a246e4b01f0c1d930c5dTue, 26 May 2015 12:58:00 -04002015-05-26T12:58:00-04:00If auto safety is such a priority among new-car buyers, why are so many consumers ignoring critical safety-related recalls?http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/05/21/best-memorial-day-new-car-deals/
Best Memorial Day New-Car DealsForget the BBQ – automakers are offering as much as $10,000 or more cash back, zero percent financing and leasing deals as affordable as $139/month this holiday weekend.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/555deebee4b05ea2b5b36b6eThu, 21 May 2015 10:51:00 -04002015-05-21T10:51:00-04:00Forget the BBQ – automakers are offering as much as $10,000 or more cash back, zero percent financing and leasing deals as affordable as $139/month this holiday weekend.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/05/15/ready-or-not-googles-self-driving-fleet-hits-the-road-this-summer/
Ready Or Not, Google's Self-Driving Fleet Hits The Road This SummerTake heed if you live in Northern California, as Google just announced it will take its self-driving car program from the test track to the real world in the months ahead.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/5556457ae4b05ea2b5b34fc9Fri, 15 May 2015 15:26:00 -04002015-05-15T15:26:00-04:00Take heed if you live in Northern California, as Google just announced it will take its self-driving car program from the test track to the real world in the months ahead.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/05/14/marathon-runners-best-long-range-cars-for-road-trips/
Hitting The Highway This Summer? Here's The 10 Best Long-Range Cars For Road TripsHere’s which models can go the longest distances without having to stop for a refill.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/55539f4ae4b0521fc565d82dThu, 14 May 2015 08:55:00 -04002015-05-14T08:55:00-04:00Here’s which models can go the longest distances without having to stop for a refill.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/05/11/revised-mercedes-g-class-packs-a-v12-punch/
2016 Mercedes G-Class Packs A V12 PunchBut it still looks like the postal-delivery vehicle for a wealthy gated community.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/5550d7bbe4b0521fc565c7f6Mon, 11 May 2015 12:47:00 -04002015-05-11T12:47:00-04:00But it still looks like the postal-delivery vehicle for a wealthy gated community.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/05/06/self-driving-semi-is-king-of-the-road/
Self-Driving Semi Is King Of The RoadNevada just licensed its first-ever autonomous truck; still, don’t expect fleets of self-driving delivery vans dropping off your next pair of Cole Haan sandals from Zappos any time soon.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/554a7820e4b0521fc565b23dWed, 6 May 2015 16:38:00 -04002015-05-06T16:38:00-04:00Nevada just licensed its first-ever autonomous truck; still, don’t expect fleets of self-driving delivery vans dropping off your next pair of Cole Haan sandals from Zappos any time soon.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/05/05/small-cuvs-expected-to-top-auto-sales-this-year/
Small CUVs Expected To Top Auto Sales This YearIn another era, these would simply be called station wagons.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/5548e07ce4b0521fc565a721Tue, 5 May 2015 11:54:00 -04002015-05-05T11:54:00-04:00In another era, these would simply be called station wagons.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/05/04/fast-breaks-cars-consumers-cant-wait-to-get-rid-of/
Fast Breaks: Cars Consumers Can't Wait To Get Rid OfMost buyers hold onto their cars for several years, but some models are traded in after as little a year on the road.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/5547d9bae4b0521fc565a3b9Mon, 4 May 2015 16:47:00 -04002015-05-04T16:47:00-04:00Most buyers hold onto their cars for several years, but some models are traded in after as little a year on the road.http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2015/05/01/the-surprising-reason-some-cars-are-becoming-easy-to-steal/
The Surprising Reason Some Cars Are Becoming Easy To StealSome owners might as well just hand the keys over to thieves.Jim Gorzelany, ContributorJim Gorzelany, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/5543e6f9e4b0521fc5659941Fri, 1 May 2015 17:01:00 -04002015-05-01T17:01:00-04:00Some owners might as well just hand the keys over to thieves.